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About PARIC
Since 1979, PARIC has been a leader in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. As one of the largest, privately-held companies in the Midwest, we are committed to investing in our communities and building lasting client relationships.
At PARIC, our employees operate in alignment with our core values, ensuring a safe, client-focused approach that delivers excellence on every project. We hire top talent, provide cutting-edge tools and training and turn our clients’ visions into reality.
PARIC’s Core Values
POWER OF ONE TEAM – Because people are the force behind every success. We have unity in purpose and diversity in talent.
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS – Because surpassing all expectations is so profoundly satisfying. This commitment to excellence extends to every employee and to every project.
ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY – Because we build more than buildings. We give our time, talents and resources to a range of community efforts.
DOING WHAT WE SAY – Because as the adage says: “You’re only as good as your word.” If we say something is going to happen, it will happen.
RELENTLESS EVOLUTION – Because if you’re not learning from your mistakes, you’re not growing. We embrace positive change, face challenges head-on and get even better with every project.
Superintendent – Special Projects
Position Description:
PARIC is seeking a Superintendent to join our Special Projects team. This position is responsible for overseeing daily field operations, coordinating trade partners, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to PARIC's quality standards.
Our Special Projects team focuses on fast-paced, often complex construction projects, including commercial renovations, tenant improvements, interior build-outs, facility upgrades, and work within occupied or operational environments. These projects require a hands-on approach, strong coordination, and the ability to adapt to changing site conditions while minimizing disruption to our clients' operations.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented field leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, understands the importance of client relationships, and can successfully manage multiple trades and project priorities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily field operations, coordinating subcontractors, field personnel, materials, and equipment to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
- Manage trade partner activities, ensuring compliance with project scope, schedules, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
- Monitor construction progress against established schedules, identify potential delays, and proactively coordinate solutions with the project team.
- Assist in developing short-term schedules, site logistics plans, and construction sequencing to maintain project momentum.
- Coordinate work in occupied facilities and active environments, minimizing disruption to ongoing client operations.
- Enforce PARIC's safety standards and maintain a strong jobsite safety culture.
- Conduct regular quality inspections to ensure work meets approved drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards.
- Identify constructability challenges and changing field conditions, recommending practical solutions to maintain schedule and quality.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers to communicate progress, resolve field issues, and identify potential cost or scope impacts.
- Monitor field productivity, material usage, and trade coordination to minimize downtime and support project budgets.
- Participate in project walk-throughs, planning discussions, and preconstruction activities, providing field input on logistics, sequencing, and constructability.
- Maintain professional relationships with owners, trade partners, and project stakeholders, ensuring a positive client experience throughout construction.
- Maintain accurate field documentation and communicate project updates, concerns, and milestones to the project team.
Skills and Experience
- 8+ years of commercial construction experience, including experience supervising field operations and subcontractors.
- Experience with commercial renovations, tenant improvements, interior build-outs, or similar Special Projects work preferred.
- Experience coordinating multiple trades and managing construction activities in occupied or operational environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, building systems, drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes.
- Ability to read and interpret construction schedules, monitor progress, and identify potential schedule impacts.
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractor performance, resolve field conflicts, and maintain quality standards.
- Working knowledge of construction cost drivers and the impact of field decisions on project budgets.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing project priorities and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with construction documentation, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Apprenticeship training, Construction Management degree, or equivalent field experience preferred.
Why Join Us?
- We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
- Career development and professional growth opportunities.
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.
AAP/EEO Statement
PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- Apple28

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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in special projects coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or a related field
- Two or more years of project coordination or program support experience
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level stakeholders
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines
- Familiarity with budget tracking, vendor coordination, or procurement processes
Tips for Your Special Projects Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scope
Special projects coordinators are judged on the size and complexity of work they've managed, not just titles. Quantify scope with team size, timelines, and deliverables on each role, so hiring managers can immediately gauge the level of work you can handle.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Most listings prioritize candidates who have worked across departments rather than within a single team. Name the functions you've coordinated with, such as finance, legal, or operations, and show that you kept stakeholders aligned without direct authority over them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists special projects coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your application to the organization type
A special projects coordinator at a government agency faces different expectations than one at a startup or a hospital system. Read the job description closely for language around compliance, budget authority, and reporting structure, then mirror that framing in your resume and cover letter.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for this role almost always ask you to walk through a project that went off-track and how you recovered it. Have a specific example ready that shows how you identified the problem early, escalated appropriately, and kept the timeline intact.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Because this role is often newly created or rapidly evolving, the actual responsibilities can shift after you start. During the offer stage, ask directly about which projects you'd own in your first ninety days and whether the role has a defined path to program manager or senior coordinator.
Special Projects Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most special projects coordinators?
Apple, Amazon, and ECS Limited are hiring the most special projects coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in California, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent in healthcare systems, government agencies, and large enterprise organizations running active transformation initiatives.
How many special projects coordinator jobs are remote?
About 52% of special projects coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry and employer type. Roles focused on research, communications, and administrative coordination tend to allow remote work more often than those tied to facilities, events, or hands-on operational delivery.
How do you become a special projects coordinator?
Start by building a foundation in project support, executive assistance, or operations coordination, where you learn to manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables. From there, seek out roles that give you ownership of a full project cycle from planning through close-out. A project management certification such as CAPM or PMP can help you move into more complex roles, though many employers prioritize demonstrated experience over credentials alone.
Can you get hired as a special projects coordinator with little experience?
Yes, many organizations hire candidates with limited formal experience if they can demonstrate strong organizational skills and a history of supporting complex work in some capacity. Internships, volunteer coordination roles, or administrative positions that involved managing deliverables across teams all count. Focus your application on specific examples of work you coordinated end-to-end, even if the title was different, and emphasize your ability to adapt quickly across shifting priorities.
What does the special projects coordinator interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call with HR or a recruiter, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and sometimes key stakeholders from the departments you'd coordinate with. Expect scenario-based questions about how you've handled ambiguity, managed competing priorities, or recovered a project that fell behind. Some employers also include a brief written exercise or case study to assess how you structure a project plan or communicate an update to leadership.
Where can I find and apply to special projects coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to special projects coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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